Why do couples decide to use an embryo donor?
Couples choose embryo donation for reasons based on their individual circumstances. Some couples have tried to unsuccessfully to achieve a pregnancy through other fertility treatments. In other couples the woman’s ovaries are incapable of producing a fertile egg and the man has no sperm. Some couples are uncomfortable with risks associated with an IVF cycle. Embryo adoption and traditional adoption are options for these couples. The benefits to choosing a donor embryo include control over the prenatal care of the baby and the intended mother being able to experience pregnancy, childbirth and nursing a baby.
